Do Good, Feel Good with ICNA Relief

On Sunday May 1, approximately 40 ISNS members attended the ICNA Relief presentation on its services. Rather than reinvent social services, ISNS members were invited to volunteer with the organization's flagship programs, including as mentors for refugees, and by hosting campaigns to support ICNA Relief's upcoming drives. This included its Women's Transitional Home, two Food Pantries that serve up to 350 families a month, the upcoming Ramadan Food Drive, its Refugee Empowerment Services, Car Donation Program and more. ICNA Relief's services provide a hand to those in need, irrespective of faith and race. Reflective of Faith in Action, and as representatives of Muslims in America, ICNA Relief's services also serve to challenge the misrepresentations and misconceptions that some may have about Islam. 

The presenters, Br. Naveed Ali Khan and Sr. Naazish YarKhan, outlined ICNA Relief's accomplishments and laid out plans for 2016. ICNA Relief attributes as much 70% of its success to its volunteers.

Illinois Budget Cuts Slash Food Stamps

On April 23rd, praise be to God, we at ICNA Relief Chicago distributed food to 245 families. Many thanks to the 20 volunteers who helped. As the only national Muslim organization serving our most vulnerable neighbors, right here in the US, we are counting on being your #1 choice for charity, in Ramadan, and through the year, inshaAllah. Ameen! As Illinois budget cuts take from the poorest, yet again, it becomes even more incumbent for the community to be there for their brothers and sisters who are hurting the most.

ICNA Relief Attributes 70 Percent of Accomplishments to its Volunteers

Many hands working together lighten the load. As we mentioned at the April 10 ICNA Relief Banquet this year, this saying is at the heart of ICNA Relief’s accomplishments. 70 percent of our services are possible because of volunteers, while a 100 percent of our services depend on donors like yourself. This year, the ICNA Relief “Excellence in Community Service” Award went to various youth groups for taking the initiative and rising to serve those hurting the most in our community. including United Muslim Relief, UIC: (Relive the event with more pictures on  Facebook)

ICNA Relief Annual Banquet, Sunday April 10, 6:15 p.m. Tickets on Sale Now!

Early Bird prices effective until March 20th.

The Messenger of Allah said: “Whoever directs someone to a good, then he will have the reward equal to the doer of the action.” [Muslim 1893] We are so honored to have both Mufti Hussain Kamani and Ahmed Rehab, Executive Director, CAIR, speaking at our upcoming banquet,inshallah. Here is a taste of what you can expect! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nv65ubW_fYg
"We give where it is most needed globally, but we must also give locally to strengthen our communities. Giving to one's home community is both a sound Prophetic tradition and, in the case of American Muslims, an emphatic declaration to friend and foe that America is our home too." Ahmed Rehab.

To volunteer at the dinner, sign up here: http://bitly.com/ICNAReliefVolunteers

Purchase tickets today at http://bitly.com/ICNAReliefChicago2016. Early Bird prices effective until March 20th.

Official Photographer: Shaista Hussain. This is a special needs, MUHSEN friendly event. Please let us know if you have a need at chicago@icnarelief.org. For our Hearing Impaired attendees, an ASL Interpreter from Illinois Language Services will be at this event. For children, register for a Special Needs Child Care Room courtesy of Muhsen at http://bit.ly/1VuZJAd

The Thanks Go Up and the Blessings Come Down! Praise be to God!

MLK Day of Service Brings Food to 150 Refugee Families

We celebrated MLK Day by packing food for 150 refugee and needy families as part of the ICNA Relief USA Hunger Prevention initiative, reaching our target! Jazakallah to our volunteers with special thanks to donors, the MSI volunteer group, Masjid Al-Huda volunteer group & ICN sunday school kids. We really appreciate your donation of time fighting hunger, together. Sign up for future volunteer opportunities athttp://bitly.com/ICNAReliefVolunteers

Caring Hearts Keep Kitchens, Families Going

Alhamdulillah, thanks to Allah and your generous donations this weekend, 250 families, including refugees from Syria, Iraq, Burma, won't go to bed hungry. Help us pack supplies at our food pantry @1781 Bloomingdale Road, Glendale Heights, on MLK day 01/18/2016 from 9:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m., inshallah, for distribution on 01/23/2016. Walk-in Volunteers Welcome! For future opportunities to volunteer, sign up at http://bitly.com/ICNAReliefVolunteers

Jazakallah khair.

Donations welcome - Rice & Flour - 10 lb bags; lentils - 4 lb bags, sugar, salt, tea, oil, pasta, pasta sauce.
To sort/stock our pantry sign up at: http://bitly.com/ICNAReliefVolunteers
Pantry Timings for Donations: Tues., Wed., Sat.,12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Questions? Please contact chicago@icnarelief.org; (844) 414-4862. Inshallah, we look forward to hearing from you. — at ICNA Relief Food Pantry 1781 Bloomingdale Road, Glendale Heights.